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22-Jul-2007, 21:09

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Re: rice

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We do say 'lady's finger' too , but okra is more commonly used. According to the Oxford Dictionary, it's a West African word.

I see it's a West African word but it's what we'r using too in the Philippines!

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23-Jul-2007, 08:09

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Re: rice

Words do travel.

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